This is a view into Edward's mind. There are no songs for it but you can use the ones for the past chapter for the club scene. I hope you all enjoy!
EPOV/CAKE CHALLENGE/CLUB SCENE
I woke up to the sun peaking through the curtains. I knew that we were here for support and Rose made sure to point that out to me. I was not to be an ass and I was to be nice no matter how I felt. I went in to take a shower and try to deal with some of the dreams I had last night. The hot water felt good and I enjoyed not having to deal with Jasper yelling at me to quit hogging it all.
I put on jeans and a button down shirt We were heading down for breakfast to hide till it was time for the competition. I knew I would have to wait for Emmett and Rosalie. This hotel always made them horny. It was one stop on their honeymoon trip from Emmett.
I heard Jasper moving around and the shower start. At least he was up when I was. I looked at the time and realized it was just before 10am. Alice had told us that we could not be down before that cause all the contestants would be heading down then. I have to give it to her she likes to plan and she does it well.
I remember when Jasper told me about the make out session he had with Alice. I don't think they even really knew each other but they both knew they were the one for each other. He was always talking about her and how she made him feel. He was in awe of them starting a business. He told me last night after she left the room that he was going to marry her one day. I knew how he felt as I had felt that at one time.
I went out to put my shoes on. Jasper was now on the couch with a wet head and towel drying it. He had his cell phone to his ear and a goofy grin on his face. Obviously he was talking to Alice. He clicked it shut.
"You know who that was. She said that Bella and Angela just left. We are safe to go get something to eat. We are going to meet Emmett and Rose downstairs in about 10 minutes." He looked at me and I kind of smiled back. I was happy he finally found someone though it pained my heart to think of it.
I walked out into the hall and met up with Emmett and Rosalie. They were both really quiet and Rose smiled at me. What the hell? She never does that. She is the queen of ice at the office and really off put when we have family dinners. I am wondering what the hell is up?
We found a quiet table and all sat down. Alice came bouncing in and looked into Jasper's eyes. The waitress came over and took our orders. Small talk was made about what was going to happen and how nervous Bella was. She said to stay in the background till it was over with. Alice also giggled as she wondered what catastrophes Bella and Angela would get into. She told us Bella was not exactly graceful most of the time.
Every time I found myself glancing at her or watching her do things I found her interesting. She seemed to have this way about her. She moved as if she was unsure of herself. She looked like she had pain hidden behind her beautiful deep brown eyes. In that sense I know what she felt ever day.
We paid the check and headed for the ballroom. The room was packed but being Emmett was a wall in himself he found us all a spot where she would not see us. People were running around making sure everyone had everything they needed. I noticed quite a few people from Food TV. Mom had a thing for cooking. Through the years she would teach her boys recipes. She always told us that a women's place was in the kitchen but to put our butts in there from time to time. I remember the laughter that ensued after that conversation. Dad walked into it and said that is how he got mom. He made her spaghetti one night and she was hooked. We laughed again when she told us how the meal really went when he walked out of the room. Burnt garlic bread, hard spaghetti and to this day she still does not know what he did to the sauce. Laughter full erupted and we had to stop for the day.
I looked at each table. It looked like each chef had help just like Bella. When I came to their table Angela was counting something on the table and Bella was biting her bottom lip. She looked so beautiful and so scared at the same time. Did I just say she was beautiful? The only women I have said that to other than mom was her. I shook my head and the thought vanished.
Right before they went live we were told that we could applause, comment or pretty do much whatever but we had to stay seated. There would be breaks but they would let us know. They wanted to ensure that the contestants would not be disturbed or have their work destroyed by someone in the audience.
The clock was started and everyone started to go to work. The hours went by. It was interesting to see how everyone worked differently. Duff Goldman used power tools, Bronwen was just sweet and it oozed out of her. I could tell the women that had Spongebob Squarepants was not happy with what she picked. The rest were working just like they always did I assumed. Then I came to Bella she was carving and covering cakes. She would inspect each one before moving on to the other one. She had this way of leaving her mouth open just a bit or her tongue out a little while she thought. The color of her shirt was beautiful on her skin. It made her stand out from all the rest that were in white or pink.
I noticed Angela in the background working on something. From the angle we were at you could not really tell what they were doing. Bella and her were back and forth checking over from what Alice said was a check list. She also whispered that the show they got was Avatar: The Last Airbender. Alice was happy when she found out that Ben, Angela's boyfriend was a fanatic about it. So they did not go into it blindly like Bella feared.
Alice gasped as to what happened next. Bella was carving the last cake and cut her thumb. The judges came over to check on her. Alice gasped again when the medic came out from back. Jasper held her tight to comfort her. We all could see Bella shaking her head but the next thing we knew they were taking her back.
Keegan who had been the master of ceremonies came back to inform us during the commercial break. He said that Bella was fine but they were doing stitches and that she would be back. The next few minutes passed slowly. We all heard applause as we saw her come out in a new white chef shirt. I noticed her blush as Angela attacked her in a hug. Bella went right back to work like it never happened.
The hours passed and we could see the cakes come to life. I realized that what Angela had been working on earlier was now going on the cake. They were figures and they were so detailed. Ben was lucky to have her.
Bella brought out a ladder and Angela climbed. Their cake was so tall it was needed. Bella handed the last of the figures to her. As Angela placed the final one on top it fell off to the table. The crowd gasped and Jasper held Alice because she was near tears. Bella picked it up showed it to the crowd to show it was fine. She went over to a table picked up a skewer and shoved it up the characters ass. We all stifled our laughter at that. She amazed me at her quick thinking at the time. I shook my head again and my heart beat with pain once again. The moments when I was thinking of Bella were wonderful. For once I had moments with peace.
The time ended and each contestant now had to carry their cake to the table in front of them. Every thing was going fine till the guy with the power tools went. One of the heads on his cake fell off. Everyone gasped but then started laughing when he laughed. Bella and Angela came out front and started to move their cake. The cake did not move an inch. They got it to the table safely and a huge smile came over Bella's face.
The show went to commercial again and this time we saw them disappearing. Alice said they went to talk to the judges then the winner would be announced. We waited awhile till everyone slowly filed out to the stage. Third place announced….not Bella. Second announced……not Bella then the final place and the prize money.
The crowd erupted into applause when Bella's name was called out. She was just shocked and for a minute there we all thought she would faint. Angela and her just hugged each other. The show ended and the pictures started. We had to wait awhile before we could see her. The crowds were all gone and Alice bounced up to her. We all just stood there. Rosalie in Emmett's arms, Jasper and I standing next to them.
She put Bella in the biggest hug I have ever seen. Alice was crying and Bella was trying to hold it together. Jasper whispered to give them a minute. We let them have their moment.
Bella's knees got week when she saw us all there. Emmett the poet he was told her she rocked and congratulated Angela. Rosalie put a kiss on her cheek. She did not say anything but knowing Rose she was proud. Jasper told them congratulations. I just stood in back and watched her in awe. We helped gather up her stuff and headed to our rooms. When we got out of the elevators we each went to our rooms. Everyone stopped when Alice spoke about how Bella was buzzing. The next thing we heard was lobby one hour, club and look hot.
"We better listen to the pixie or she will have Bella take us out with an icing gun!" Emmett chuckled at his wit as Rose entered their room. This day was surely going to end on a interesting night.
We all headed down to the lobby when the time was over. Us Cullen boys dressed in what we normally dressed when we went clubbing. Rosalie was in a fire red dress that barely covered anything. Emmett just grinned as he could not keep his eyes or hands off of her. We heard a whistle then a crack. Emmett was rubbing his head and Rosalie was chewing him out. Then she kissed him and all was better.
Jasper was rolling on the couch in laughter till he saw Alice. His eyes went up and down as he scoped her body in the flapper dress. Bella was in a silver dress and looking very uncomfortable. There was banter back and forth. I noticed Bella head out side to the limo we had for the days we were here. I watched her through the door. She was admiring the outside of the hotel. I thought I was the only one that did that. She pulled her dress down and slid into the limo.
We all got in and the pulled away from the curb. Small talk ensued again but I noticed Bella looking the window in awe. At each building her eyes sparkled. She looked up at them and was just in a trance. I could tell she had never been to New York. Everyone first trip was special. I remembered mine when our parents took us here for a business trip. I had the same look of awe and wonder.
We pulled up to Club Duvet and got out of the limo. We spent enough time here and enough money that they let us right through. I smirked at the boos and hisses from the long line trying to get in.
I heard the breath whoosh out of Bella as we went in. I watched her take every thing in. We went upstairs to our usual spot. I turned around and Bella had stopped at the jellyfish tank. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at it. She had the same look at her home when she looked at her fish tank. She then noticed the bar and carefully touched it. It looked so much like ice that most people did that. She smirked when she realized it was glass.
We found our bed and Emmett the child that he is flopped on to it. We all sat down and just enjoyed everything. The waitress took our orders even after Bella telling her water. Alice put her foot down and told her to enjoy herself. Bella backed down and then relaxed. I noticed her starting to giggle and she pointed out some women. Good lord she was back. This women was here every time we were here and tried to pick each one of us many times. She was older than dirt and had enough surgery that I am sure there was nothing natural about her.
The music was good. At least they have a good D.J. here Alice and Jasper got up to dance. Some guy came over and kissed Bella's hand. Ok that move was not old but it still had its affect. He lead her out to the dance floor. They started dancing and the moves she was doing shocked me. One side of her was quirky and klutzy. The other side was driven and graceful. I was shocked at how beautiful she looked out there. It reminded me of the night I took my fiancé dancing. I turned away and tried to forget that memory. Our food and champagne came soon after. We all enjoyed it immensely. They only did the best here. I noticed Bella did not drink or eat anything.
I asked about her thumb and if she was enjoying herself. She told me her injury was fine and that the food looked scary. Her giggle was just cute and made me want to join in. I asked her how she was a chef and did not like caviar or other things. She took a stance and basically told me off. She walked off to the bar and ordered a drink. She was talking to the bar tender and I noticed he handed her his phone number. The women sure had a chip on her shoulder. Someone should knock it off of her and show her what could be nice in this world. What the hell was I thinking I had lost what was the best thing in my life other than my music. Both were gone from my life forever.
Everyone was dancing and enjoying the ever flowing champagne. Emmett went off to a corner with his cell phone. I knew it was work or dad would not have called. He came back and apologized and then said we needed to cut the party short.
I for one was glad I was done dealing with Bella's issues. We all headed down to the main floor and I noticed her glance one more look at the jellyfish tank. She looked at it with the same sparkle in her eyes as before. We all climbed into the limo. Rosalie sat on Emmett's lap and Alice had made herself cozy in Jasper's. Bella was as far from me as she could be. Emmett apologize again and explained we had to make a stop in Tennessee. He told them that they could take the smaller jet back and we would take the larger one back as it had more room.
I opened my big mouth like I always did and mentioned the mile high club. Rosalie went to slap me but held back. She had been nice to me all night. I don't know if they had sex all night and he wore her out or what.
The limo pulled up and we all got out. We made plans for breakfast before we all left. We each went to our rooms. Jasper whistled as he got ready for bed a sure sign he was a happy camper. Alice and him had something special. I undressed and climbed into bed waiting for the dreams to start once again. I held the pain in and no one in my family knew just how it was eating me alive.
